A company director has gone on trial accused of carrying out a vehicle crash which left dad Arron Honzik seriously injured.

Andrew Platts, 42, is appearing before a jury at Newcastle Crown Court accused of grievous bodily harm with intent.

The charge relates to an incident in which Mr Honzik, who later became a dad, was left with serious spinal damage following a crash involving a Bentley at Strawberry Farm, Pannierman Lane on the outskirts of Great Ayton.